Medicine Details
Iopar-SR Capsule
Manufacturer: FDC Ltd
Salt Composition: Acetazolamide (250mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction: In Glaucoma Iopar-SR Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It helps reduce pressure in your eyes that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.
Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Iopar-SR Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Iopar-SR Capsule is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes. This pressure can be caused by or lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. Iopar-SR Capsule works by decreasing the amount of fluid inside the eye. You can take Iopar-SR Capsule with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. The most common side effect is headache. Other side effects include feeling tired, dizziness, and taste change. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes.
How to Use: Iopar-SR Capsule is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. It works in glaucoma by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Iopar-SR Capsule. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Iopar-SR Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Iopar-SR Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Doses of up to 1000 mg daily produce low levels in milk and would not be expected to cause any harmful effects in breastfed babies. - Driving : UNSAFE - Iopar-SR Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. .Iopar-SR Capsule can occasionally cause short-sightedness, drowsiness or confusion which may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Iopar-SR Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Iopar-SR Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Iopar-SR Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Iopar-SR Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Iopar-SR Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Iopar-SR Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Iopar-SR Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Packaging: strip of 10 capsule sr
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Glaucoma
Side Effects:
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: CAUTION
Liver Interaction: CAUTION